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Say / I will say

person, man

according to, following the opinion of

he said

I

a Tannaic teaching external to the Mishnah

of, that, which

she, it

Here (in what case) are we dealing? A rhetorical or genuine question seeking to clarify the specific context or circumstances in which the halakha or saying was made.

all (plural form of 'kulla')

how much, how many, when

no, not

to him, for him

from, out of, because of

is implied, is inferred, is understood

Mishnah. Sometimes used as a term for a Baraita, or a general Mishnaic tradition.

Our Mishnah; a term referring to the Mishnah as it appears in the central textbook of the Amoraim.

talmudic discussion unit, sugya

An anonymous opening statement, often representing the majority opinion of the Mishnaic or Talmudic sages; or in a learning context: without a specific named author/sage

until, unless

Recitation of the Shema

Title of honor for a sage, especially for Amoraim (sages of the Talmudic period)

Title of honor for a sage, especially for Tannaim (sages of the Mishnaic period)

head, beginning

hour, time

since; inasmuch as; because

when it is, that it is, since it is

there, elsewhere

both of them

Our Sages taught; a term used in the Gemara to introduce a Baraita or another Tannaitic source.

the other

according to, in the opinion of

all of them

we heard

prayer

and what, so what

for example, such as

why, for what purpose

who?

afterwards, later

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in general, ordinarily, simply, in the world

blessing

Measure; quality/attribute; manner; law/rule; virtue/potency; punishment/reward

year

The compilation containing the Mishnah and the Gemara, summarizing the Oral Law.

therefore, it is stated (in the verse); from this we learn that...

where to, where

how shall we do

What is this; introduces a discussion on the question 'what'.

From where are these words?

From where are these words derived?

You (masc. sing.) heard

A particular textual variant (usually of a Mishnah or Baraita) where there is a disagreement or a different version.

or

External rabbinic teaching

ours

These words apply (only when...)

years (plural of 'year')

explicitly, clearly, overtly

Version, reading (of a statement, word, or verse).

the same rule applies (even if not explicitly stated, or the explanation is obvious)

Second and third generation Amoraim

even

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A law of exceptionally strong binding authority, transmitted orally to Moses from Sinai, even though it is not explicitly written in the Written Torah

he opened, he began

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even, also

whoever, as long as, whatever

What does it come to teach us? What is the novelty/lesson to be learned from this?

Became silent, was struck dumb, paused silently

The scripture, a verse from the Tanakh.

revi'it (a liquid measure, approx. 86-150 ml)

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all of it, the entire

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Precise, correct, accurately implied

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dead person, corpse

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on this, concerning this, in relation to this

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a person who has immersed in a mikvah during the day to purify from ritual impurity, but whose sun has not yet set; still disqualified from eating terumah and consecrated items.

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striking, clapping, smiting

it supports him (a finding that supports a particular opinion)

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he sat

parasang (unit of distance, approx. 4 mil)

Last / Later. Used to refer to a later sage, often in comparison or dispute with 'Kadmaei' (earlier ones).

where?

ten

A method of study and interpretation of verses to derive laws, ethics, or aggadah.

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Havdalah, separation ceremony

Account, calculation

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halachic ruling, instruction

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bread

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table

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Go out and see how the people are accustomed to act

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Grace after Meals

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Separation prayer

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Aggadah. Stories, sermons, ethics, and philosophy not dealing with Halakha (Jewish law).

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Tannaim — Ten Martyrs

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Review, repetition, typically in the context of completing a Masechet (tractate).

We will return to you (a phrase marking the conclusion of a tractate and an invitation to review it)

Incidentally; by the way

to eat

This is what he is saying

one

What is the reason?

He raised a contradiction between them

that not, so that not

Shabbat, Sabbath

obligated, liable, guilty

expense, carrying out (from one domain to another)

answer, resolution

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six

Held, took, received (a tradition, Halakha, version). Often used in the context of receiving and transmitting a text or ruling.

He found

also, even

he forbade, he prohibited

day

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manner, type, color

you (m. sg.)

law, legal ruling

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because of, in the name of

oil, olive oil

and behold it was taught in a Baraita; an objection was raised from Tannaitic words

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what?

Is it...?, do you think...? (rhetorical)

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kindling, burning (for heating)

container, basket

ritual impurity according to Halakha

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Sides, ropes (for tying); pains; messenger

Doubt, uncertainty

in such a manner, of this kind, such a case

Gris (half a split bean, a small unit of measure)

Tens of thousands

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Chizkiya's Academy

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commandment, religious duty, good deed

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Sabbath

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Date palm, date

He does not have / He does not hold. An expression indicating that a particular sage does not accept or acknowledge a certain statement, reasoning, or proof.

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Another version, an alternative reading of a text.

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saying, utterance, words of Torah

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And the practical law is...

six

Leavened bread

in order that, so that

night

Passover holiday, Passover sacrifice

seven

when, that, if, because

kav (unit of volume, approx. 2.4 liters)

for behold, since

custom, established practice, accepted custom

He does, he makes

he knew

where

He will be, it will be

hour, moment, time

Version, an alternative reading of a particular text. In the Talmudic context, refers to differences in the wording of a Mishnah, Baraita, or an Amoraic statement.

benefit, enjoyment, profit

non-sacred items, ordinary things, profane.

Leavened

Unleavened bread

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he ran

grape harvest, yield

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how much, how many?

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Generation of the Pairs

three

Four

Sanctification prayer

Kiddush, sanctification

Tradition, the chain of transmission from generation to generation. In a broader sense, the entire Oral Torah.

sanctification of Shabbat/holiday

wine mixed with water

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cup (unit of liquid measure)

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that (f.), that one (f.)

Market, street; place of commerce

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he returned, he reverted, he repeated

reason, logic, taste

prohibition

This is what it comes to teach us

And if you should say

mile

Persian mile, parsa

to drink

three

if

It was stated (by Amoraim)

Gate, chapter; especially, one of the three parts of the tractates Bava Kamma, Bava Metzia, and Bava Batra, which together form a single tractate in the order Nezikin in the Mishnah and Talmud.

how?

property, assets, money

Middle; specifically, in Mishnah and Baraita, designates the middle part out of three parts of the same unit (e.g., Bava Metzia).

twenty

Come and hear

two

two

raises a logical attack/challenge

A title for a famous Amora (Rav Abba), one of the last Amoraim in Babylon, known for his sharp intellect and his debates with Abaye.

he claimed

he resolved, he solved

they (m.)

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land, ground, real estate.

Forgotten sheaf for the poor

he took, lifted

valuation, appraisal, assessment

deposit

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gold

issar (small coin, approx. 1/24 of a dinar)

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Zuz (a silver coin)

Litra (a measure of weight, approx. 320 grams)

wage, payment for work or rent

Oppression, defrauding; price misrepresentation beyond fair market value

one hundred

since, because

measure (of volume or length), quantity; quality, attribute; custom; legal ruling (in a halakhic context)

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incidentally, by the way, en passant

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The anonymous redactor of the Gemara, the anonymous author who edits, arranges, and connects the Talmudic discussions, adding questions and answers.

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Chizkiya's Academy

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wage, reward, compensation.

deposit, object held for safekeeping

one who deposits an item with a guardian

pit, hole

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border, boundary line of a property; an adjacent neighbor (in 'dina bar metzra').

boundary, field boundary

Tenant farmer, sharecropper

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If so

A practical consequence emerges from it

borrower

renter, hirer

woman, wife

he left, abandoned, permitted

groom, son-in-law

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written document, deed; contract, receipt, written testimony.

Marriage contract

Marriage contract

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two hundred

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Ketubah, marriage contract

bride, daughter-in-law

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document, deed

You (masculine singular)

It is obvious

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defect, blemish, damage; prohibition, invalidation

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son and daughter, offspring

thousand

Widow

strong, powerful, influential

woman

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she, it

food, sustenance, livelihood.

valuation, appraisal, assessment

thirty

daughter

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Existing, standing; stable, valid, binding

father (often in reference to Rav Papa or other Sages, or God)

A tradition, Halakha, or opinion that one heard from his teacher or another rabbi.

they disagreed

he had

He made me swear, he administered an oath to me

Second and third generation Amoraim

judge

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even though

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five

rabbinic enactment (positive)

law, judgment, legal case

certainly, surely

Conclusion, final word. Often appears at the end of a discussion or sugya.

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Last generation of Tannaim

He asked, wanted, requested

he judged, he inferred

he was silent

testimony

Tannaim — The Ten Martyrs

Second and third generation Amoraim

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Amora (sage from the Talmudic period)

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Third Generation of Tannaim

Thin upper layer, membrane, film

board, small table, game board (e.g., backgammon)

proof, evidence

First Generation of Amoraim

we

Chizkiya's Academy

death

he makes a comparison, analogizes

killing, death, slaying

From where would it come?

he learned, derived

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Second Generation Amora

and is it so that...? (rhetorical)

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First Generation Amoraim

Fourth Generation of Amoraim

End of Tannaim and beginning of Amoraim.

Fourth Generation Amora

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Third Generation Amoraim

if not for

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thousand

and

Infer from it; Conclude from this

silver, money

Betrothal

acquisition, act of acquiring ownership (legal act)

that not, in order that not

even though

here is for you, take it

ring

he gave

he received, he accepted

sela (coins, units of weight)

is similar to, compares

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with, together with

Agor (a small coin, one eighth of an issar)

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son

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thirty

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Second Generation Amora'im

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Fourth Generation of Amoraim

Second and third generation Amoraim

End of Tannaim and beginning of Amoraim.

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transgression, sin

What does this come to teach us?

he heard

His study/Gemara; refers to a specific version or teaching attributed to that particular sage.

more, additional, surplus

these, those

this (f.)

beauty, the best and most beautiful thing

Third generation of Tannaim

Book. Sometimes a designation for an ancient Halakhic Midrash, like the Sifra on Leviticus.

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Kohen, priest

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First generation of Amoraim

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four

dinar, denarius

It is also proven by a close reading

What does this come to teach us?

agency

liable, obligated, guilty

thing, matter, word

They objected

thing, matter, word

first, prior.

a punitive fine, a penalty not intended as compensation for damage but to punish the offender

First part and last part; the beginning and end of a passage, sometimes indicating a contradiction between different parts of the Mishnah or Baraita.

ox, bull

and who (rhetorical question implying 'no one' or surprise)

exempt, not liable

money, property, assets

answer, resolution, reconciliation

horn (of an animal), principal (of money/capital)

an ox that has been warned (by goring three times), whose owner is liable for full damages

What is [the practical difference] between them?

mina (unit of weight/currency, approx. 100 zuzim)

he, it

regarding, concerning

and according to his (own) reasoning/opinion

obligates, imposes a duty, rules liable.

if not

debt, obligation

it is necessary that, it should have been

things, matters, words (plural)

The opposite, conversely

debt

Head of matters, main point, beginning of the issue.

Not precisely; not necessarily so

Looked, paid attention, supervised

he raised an objection

he exempted, he absolved

court of law, rabbinical court

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why?

on the contrary, moreover, quite the opposite

Discussion, negotiation, commerce/trade

The Early Hasidim

Third Generation of Tannaim

Sixth (of something, often a coin)

delivery, transfer, report, informing (to authorities)

We learned from this, it follows from this (an expression for drawing a conclusion from what was said).

a little, a small amount.

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You might think

What is the case?

which; here to us; (exclamation of wonder)

Fourth Generation of Tannaim

not necessarily, not precisely

he held (an opinion)

Third generation of Tannaim

Fourth Generation of Tannaim

perhaps, lest

Method, opinion, position. Often refers to a fundamental approach or school of thought of a particular sage or group of sages.

Eruv (ritual enclosure)

Eruv, ritual enclosure

Eighth (measure or part)

Fourth Generation of Amoraim

this (m.)

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Second Generation Amora

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wine

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half

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thread, rope, string (often of a musical instrument)

cubit, amah

Of the whole world (everyone agrees)